Pendleton, South Carolina
Pendleton is a town of 3,594 people in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Why visit Pendleton
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Ashtabula and Boone-Douthit House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Pendleton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pendleton
Pendleton is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,489 at the 2020 census. It is a sister city of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The town is located southeast of Clemson, SC, which is home to Clemson University.
From the Wikipedia article Pendleton, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks13
Ashtabula
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Plantation house in Anderson County, South Carolina
Boone-Douthit House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Pendleton, SC, NRHP-listed
Clemson University Historic District I
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Clemson, South Carolina
Faith Cabin Library at Anderson County Training School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
One of the 26 Faith Cabin Libraries constructed in South Carolina
Hanover House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Clemson, South Carolina, United States
Lee and Lowry Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
University building in Clemson, United States of America
Old Stone Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic site in Clemson, South Carolina
Pendleton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Anderson County, Pickens County and Pendleton, South Carolina
Woodburn Plantation
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Pendleton, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Clemson College Sheep Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
J. C. Stribling Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
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Clemson Area African American Museum
Museum · 3.8 mi
African American museum in Clemson, South Carolina
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes24
Brooklyn Style Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
152 Exchange Street, Pendleton
Tu-We 16:00-20:00;Th 11:30-20:00;Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
12 more on the map.
History
For centuries, the land that is now Pendleton was the territory of the Cherokee nation. After England claimed South Carolina as a colony, the Cherokee traded with the British. After the Cherokee lost the war of 1759–60 against the British, the British dominated trade in the region and began to settle more of the land with large farms. Andrew Pickens, who was a general in the Revolutionary War moved to the area and commissioned the District of Pendleton in 1790. During the first half of the 1800s, wealthy families built homes in Pendleton. These homes were built as a summer vacation spot for the low-country plantation owners. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (1789–1865) built Woodburn Plantation in 1830. Later, the Adger family, a wealthy family from Charleston, expanded the plantation to over 1,000 acres (400 ha) and enlarged the house to over 18 rooms.
The Ashtabula, Boone-Douthit House, Faith Cabin Library at Anderson County Training School, Pendleton Historic District, and Woodburn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Pendleton, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship11
Pendleton United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.5 mi
217 South Broad Street, Pendleton
Bethel United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.9 mi
331 North Mechanic Street, Pendleton
La France Church of God
Church · Church Of God · 1.9 mi
273 Old Anderson Road, Pendleton
Silver Spring Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
515 North Mechanic Street, Pendleton
St Luke Holiness Church
Church · Pentecostal · 0.9 mi
324 Clark Street, Pendleton
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare3
Pendleton Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
220 East Main Street, Pendleton
Map of Pendleton
79 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clemson Univ Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Anderson County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oconee County Regional Airport (CEU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Clemson 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Clemson University 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Central 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Northlake 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Centerville 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Anderson 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Liberty 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Homeland Park 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Keowee Key 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Easley 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- FarmersHall1, Pndltonres, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pendleton Cotton Mill, Nyttend, Public domain
- Faith Cabin Library, Pendleton (Anderson County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodburn (Pendleton, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Ashtabula, off S.C. Hwy. 88, Pendleton vicinity, Anderson County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Clemson - Hanover House, P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowry Hall, Clemson University, Clemson (Pickens County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- OldStoneChurchCemetery16, Excel23, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hunter's Store, Pendleton (Anderson County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Tillman Hall 2008, hager.angie, CC BY 2.0
- Boone Douthit House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clemson College Sheep Barn, S. Palmetto Blvd., Clemson (Pickens County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- J. C. Striblin Barn, Pickens County, 220 Issaqueena Trail, Clemson (Pickens County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Clemson Area African American Museum, FefePipepipe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Farmers Hall, Bennyvuk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CU T. Ed Garrison Arena Aug2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
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